Bringing music, joy, and connection to every generation—one note at a time.

Our mission

At The Melody Project, we believe that music transcends generational divides. By bringing together high school students and seniors through the power of music, we help seniors rediscover joy and companionship in the face of isolation.

The three key focus areas of our initiative include tackling loneliness and social isolation among older adults, leveraging musical therapy for cognitive and emotional gains, and bridging the generational divide between older and younger generations.

Our Impact

  • 7+

    Sessions

  • 90+

    Residents

  • 30+

    Students

Partnerships

  • The Bristal Assisted Living

  • Inspir Senior Living

  • The New Jewish Home

  • Sunrise Senior Living

The Melody Project is a volunteer initiative connecting compassionate, service-oriented students with senior citizens in retirement homes across the nation. We provide music-related activities to assisted living facilities, bridging generational divides through every shared melody.

Join us as a volunteer, performer, or facilitator by contacting us or starting a chapter!

One note at a time •

One note at a time •

As featured in Inspīr Senior Living’s Perspectives Blog:

“The Melody Project, founded by Chapin student Gemma Wang, uses the universal language of music to bridge generations. With the help of fellow musicians Suman Shah and Evelyn Zhang, Gemma and her peers offer weekly music sessions designed to spark conversation, evoke memories, and inspire joy.”